Canning on Induction Top Stove Tops

by Angela
(Mountlake Terrace, WA)

Hi there,
I was wondering if you or anyone out there has ever canned using the water bath method on an induction cooktop?

It's supposed to help in getting the water to a boil quickly but is there any issue with length of time being shorter?
Thanks!

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Hi Angela,

That is a great question that I have no answer for. I did a search and could find nothing on canning on an induction cook top.

Hopefully someone else has information to share. Sorry I am not of more help on this one.

I'll do some more research and see if I can find anything. In the mean time.... if anyone else has information. Please feel free to leave a comment!

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Canning on Induction stove tops
by: Cheryl Y

I've done my canning on my glass top induction stove. It works okay for me. I was originally told that it was not safe for two reasons:

#1, the stovetop is made to adjust to the heat, therefore turning on and off as necessary. Because of that, there was concern that it wouldn't keep the water hot enough to can.

#2 If the canner is larger than the induction burner, then you run the risk of burning out the burner and damaging your stove.

I purchased a pressure canner that had a smaller area on the bottom that fit the burner and it has reached pressure very well for me and my stove has not suffered.

My water bath canner is an old fashioned one and I took the risk and used it--it worked fine and didn't damage my stove--but it was still a risk.

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What type of canner to use on induction?
by: Anonymous

Since it needs to be magnetic, aluminum won't work, correct? Therefore cannot use All American Pressure cookers. What brand did you use?

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I pressure can and water bath can on my glass top stove
by: Jennifer

I do both pressure canning and water bath canning on my stove. I called the manufacturer of my stove and asked them what I could do. Their advice was:

1. Don't use the old fashioned "granite ware" water bath canner. It's enamel and can melt on to the stove top. Not good!

2. Pick a pot with a flat bottom, not ridged. It will keep the temperature constant and the stove won't turn off and on.

3. Don't go too big. Pick a pot that has a diameter of one inch or less bigger than the burner you will use it on.

I found a Presto pressure canner that works great on my stove. I also found a stock pot that I use for the water bath and I cut the rack that came in my granite ware canner to fit inside the stock pot. Make sure to use something to keep the jars off the bottom. . . a towel, a rack, something.

I have a Frigidaire stove if that helps any!

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Glass top stove canning
by: Gmabird

I had to return the canner, Granite ware water bath, I had bought because I just got a new glass top stove from GE and they say not to use it on the glass top as it can melt onto the top, plus is really way too large to heat properly on the burners.

I have ordered the stainless steel one made by Ball, from Kmart online, that has a flat bottom and is not as fat around as the old school ones. happy canning everyone. tis the season...